b. 18 January 1814. d. 1 December 1897. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Poet, journalist, newspaper editor and publisher. Pseudonym: “J. H.” Born in Govan,
Glasgow. Became a print apprentice in his father’s company (James Hedderwick & Son),
then moved into journalism, poetry, and newspaper publishing. Assistant editor of
*The Scotsman*, and founder of the *Glasgow Citizen*. Biographical information: *ODNB*.
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